Odyssey Revision 2
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Second revision quiz for GCSE classical civilisation.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What animal does Circe turn Odysseus' men into?
- A.
Cats
- B.
Pigs
- C.
Donkeys
- D.
Dogs
- E.
Elephants
Correct Answer
B. Pigs -
- 2.
What is the name of the man who dies when he falls off Circe's roof?
Correct Answer
Elpenor - 3.
Who tells Calypso to release Odysseus?
Correct Answer
Hermes
Athene
Zeus - 4.
Who gives Odysseus the bag of the wind?
Correct Answer
Aeolus - 5.
Which of these does Calypso not do to help Odysseus leave her island?
- A.
Provide a fair wind
- B.
Give him food and water
- C.
Provide him with a sword
- D.
Show him where to find wood to build a raft
- E.
Give him tools to make a raft
Correct Answer
C. Provide him with a sword -
- 6.
To whom do the Cattle belond that Odysseus' men eat?
- A.
Zeus
- B.
Athene
- C.
Poseidon
- D.
Ino
- E.
Hyperion
Correct Answer
E. Hyperion -
- 7.
What does Ino give to Odysseus to protect him in the sea?
- A.
A veil
- B.
A sword
- C.
Fresh water
- D.
A helmet
- E.
A shield
Correct Answer
A. A veil -
- 8.
What does Aeolus say when Odysseus and his men return to his island after wasting the bag with the wind?
- A.
"Here's another bag of wind"
- B.
"The god's have cursed you"
- C.
"Your crew are trustworthy men"
- D.
"Get off this island"
- E.
"Stay and rest here a while"
Correct Answer(s)
B. "The god's have cursed you"
D. "Get off this island" -
- 9.
What is the effect of the Lotus plant on Odysseus' men?
- A.
It makes them stronger
- B.
It makes them weaker
- C.
It makes them fall in love
- D.
It makes them fly
- E.
It makes them want to stay on the island
Correct Answer
E. It makes them want to stay on the island -
- 10.
What is Odysseus' father called?
Correct Answer
Laertes
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